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# Create a business unit form

# Create a business unit form {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Fields for creating and configuring business units that represent organizational functions.
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| Field | Description |
|-|-|
| Name | Business unit name. |
| Company | Company associated with this business unit. |
| Business unit head | Person who heads the business unit. |
| Description | Business unit details and purpose. |
| Parent | Refers to another business unit. The Parent field makes the business unit a hierarchy element. |
[Table 1. Create business unit form fields]

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**Related concepts**   

* [Exploring business units](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/IXMgo_K47v~nYaJIQGKlCQ "Business units are part of your organization that are responsible for certain operations and have their own objectives.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Add or edit a business unit](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r6SI91XX~VzolWpZrN_UiA "Create or edit a business unit to define your organizational functions.")